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Grabs hold in win McFarland was credited with his first hold of the season in Sunday's win over the Angels, firing a perfect sixth inning.

Impact The left-hander's first regular season in Oakland has gotten off to an encouraging start, as McFarland also handcuffed the trio of Tommy La Stella, Albert Pujols and Jason Castro on 13 pitches in his debut on Opening Night. McFarland's ability to keep the ball down is one of his most appealing attributes to manager Bob Melvin, and fittingly, the 30-year-old has retired five of the first six batters he's faced this season on groundballs.

JULY 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Baseball's return includes several comeback stories

This past week was obviously an emotional one for many people in baseball, and it was especially significant for players who had lengthy absences even before the coronavirus shut t...

JULY 27, 2020 • Associated Press

Falters in save chance Hendriks was charged with a blown save after allowing an earned run on two hits and two walks over one inning in an extra-inning win over the Angels on Friday. He also recorded two...

Impact Hendriks was called on as expected in the ninth with the Athletics trying to protect a 3-2 lead, but he allowed a game-tying home run to Jason Castro after getting Albert Pujols on an inning-opening groundout. Hendriks was far from smooth the rest of the frame while allowing a single and issuing two walks, but he ultimately got out of a bases-loaded jam with a strikeout of Shohei Ohtani. Hendriks and his fantasy managers will hope Friday's hiccup isn't a harbinger, considering the veteran closer blew seven of 32 save chances last season despite snagging his first career All-Star selection.

JULY 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

In 1st MLB game with new extra-inning rule, A's slam Angels

In the first major league game with the new, unpopular extra-inning rule, automatic runner Marcus Semien began the bottom of the 10th on second base and scored on Matt Olson’s gran...

JULY 25, 2020 • Associated Press

Albert Pujols makes his 20th Opening Day start Albert Pujols starts at first base for the Angels on Opening Day, his 20th consecutive Opening Day start.

JULY 24, 2020 • HALOSHEAVEN.COM

Gets spot on Opening Day roster The Angels recalled Walsh from their alternate training site Thursday.

Impact Walsh boasts intriguing power, but since he's limited defensively to first base, he won't have a path to a regular role unless Albert Pujols is forced to miss time. The 26-year-old logged 87 plate appearances in his MLB debut season in 2019, batting .203 while striking out 40.2 percent of the time.

JULY 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers option Gavin Lux, sign pitcher Jake McGee

The Dodgers have optioned infielder Gavin Lux and agreed on a one-year deal with pitcher Jake McGee

JULY 21, 2020 • Associated Press

Confirms positive COVID-19 test Thaiss told reporters Thursday that his late arrival to summer camp was due to a positive test for the coronavirus in June, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Impact Thaiss noted that he was asymptomatic during the length of his self-quarantine, but it took nearly 30 days for him to register negative tests at least 24 hours apart. That kept him from reporting to summer camp until July 12, and the reserve infielder has been attempting to make up for lost time since. While Thaiss indicated that he was very limited in terms of baseball activity while isolated in his apartment, he also expressed optimism about his ability to be ready to play by Opening Day. The 25-year-old is expected to serve primarily as a backup to Albert Pujols at first base this season.

JULY 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

AL West Preview Capsules

JULY 17, 2020 • Associated Press

Mike Trout hopes Angels can start fast in shortened season

Mike Trout thought hard about skipping this shortened major league season with his first child due to arrive shortly

JULY 14, 2020 • Associated Press

Albert Pujols talks confidence heading into the 2020 season He’s healthy and ready to go

JULY 12, 2020 • HALOSHEAVEN.COM

Albert Pujols heads into 20th big league season healthy

Albert Pujols’ 20th season in the majors is about to begin with the Los Angeles Angels

JULY 12, 2020 • Associated Press

'I still feel like I’m 25': Albert Pujols remains... The 40-year-old looks to stay injury-free and productive in the Angels' lineup.

JULY 11, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

20 years in, Pujols' passion hasn't waned Albert Pujols has had an incredibly decorated career. He's won three National League MVP Awards, was selected as an All-Star 10 times and is...

JULY 11, 2020 • MLB.COM

Over the Hill? Recovered lefty on track for Twins rotation

The Minnesota Twins signed Rich Hill with the expectation he would be available around midseason

JULY 8, 2020 • Associated Press

1st 60: How MLB standouts fared in what will equal full 2020

Cody Bellinger was well on his way to the NL MVP Award with 20 homers in the first 60 games for the Los Angeles Dodgers last season

JULY 7, 2020 • Associated Press

Roster spot remains uncertain Walsh could make the Angels' 30-man roster if Matt Thaiss (undisclosed) is unable to play at the start of the season, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Impact Walsh's chances of breaking camp with the big-league club appeared slim after he was optioned to the minors in late March following a rough spring at the plate, and he could still end up off the active roster despite its expansion to 30 players to begin the campaign. However, with Thaiss -- the team's expected backup to Albert Pujols at first base -- yet to report to camp, Walsh could be needed to fill a bench role if Thaiss is unable to play at the outset of the season.

JULY 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Andrew Heaney tabbed to be Angels' opening day starter

Left-hander Andrew Heaney is expected to make his first opening day start for the Los Angeles Angels

JULY 5, 2020 • Associated Press

Father of Albert Pujols Rumored to Be Charged With Alleged Sexual Battery of a Minor Albert Pujols and the rest of the Los Angeles Angels are awaiting word of when and where a 2020 MLB season will take place. Unfortunately, t...

JUNE 21, 2020 • 12UP.COM

Father of Albert Pujols Reportedly Charged With Sexual Battery of a Minor Albert Pujols and the rest of the Los Angeles Angels are awaiting word of when and where a 2020 MLB season will take place. Unfortunately, t...

JUNE 21, 2020 • 12UP.COM

AP Source: Pujols pays Angels' furloughed Dominican staff ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Albert Pujols will pay the salaries of the Los Angeles Angels' furloughed employees in his native Dominican Republic...

JUNE 19, 2020 • GAZETTETIMES.COM

AP Source: Pujols pays Angels' furloughed Dominican staff

A person with knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press that Albert Pujols will pay the salaries of the Los Angeles Angels’ furloughed employees in his native Dominican...

JUNE 19, 2020 • Associated Press

Albert Pujols Shouldn’t Have to Pay Angels Staffers Who Work For a Freaking Billionaire Albert Pujols is one of the greatest players of his generation, and a slam dunk pick to make the Hall of Fame on his first ballot. One of th...

JUNE 19, 2020 • 12UP.COM

Albert Pujols to pay salaries of Angels’ furloughed staff in Dominican Republic Very generous move from the veteran

JUNE 19, 2020 • HALOSHEAVEN.COM

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JUNE 8, 2020 • Associated Press

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